MVGCSA Memberships

Since 1950, the Miami Valley GCSA (MVGCSA) has been dedicated to serving it's member by enhancing their recognition as a professional, by educating members concerning efficient and economical management of Golf Courses and related Environmental Standards, and by providing collaborative ways for Members to assist one another and the community in which they live.

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Class A Golf Course Superintendent (Class: A)- $80.00 (USD)Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1stNo automatically recurring paymentsTo qualify for Class A membership, an applicant shall have, at the time of application for membership, at least three (3) years' experience as a golf course superintendent, be employed in such capacity and comply with all additional qualifications adopted by the membership. Class A members shall have all privileges of the association.

Superintendent Member (Class: B)- $80.00 (USD)Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1stNo automatically recurring paymentsTo qualify for Superintendent Member membership, an applicant shall, at the time of application, be employed as a golf course superintendent and does not meet the additional qualifications for Class A membership. Superintendent members shall have all the privileges of the association, except that of holding office.

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent (Class: C)- $60.00 (USD)Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1stNo automatically recurring paymentsTo qualify for Assistant Superintendent membership, an applicant shall be, at the time of application for membership, an assistant to a golf course superintendent, and shall be presently employed in such capacity. Class C members shall have all the privileges of the association, except those of voting and holding office.

Class A-Retired (Class: AR)- FreeSubscription period: 1 year, on: January 1stNo automatically recurring paymentsTo qualify for Class A - Retired status, one must not be currently employed as a golf course superintendent and have a minimum of five years of service as a Class A golf course superintendent member. The years of service as a GCSAA member when combined with the member's age must equal or exceed 75 years. This member shall have all privileges of the association, with the exception of holding office.

Affiliate (Class: AF)- $80.00 (USD)Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1stNo automatically recurring paymentsTo qualify for Affiliate membership, an applicant must be an individual, business firm, or governmental body interested in golf course management and/or in the growing or production of turfgrass, either individually or through employment by, or other affiliation with, a company, proprietorship or association, and who does not qualify for membership in another class. Affiliate members shall have such privileges of the association as the board of directors may specify by standing rules, except those of voting and holding office.

Associate (Class: AS)- $80.00 (USD)Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1stNo automatically recurring paymentsTo qualify for Associate membership, an applicant must be employed at a golf course and does not qualify for membership under Class A, Superintendent Member or Class C bylaws definition. Associate members shall have such privileges of the association as the board of directors may specify by standing rules, except those of voting and holding office.

Educator (Class E)- FreeSubscription period: UnlimitedTo qualify for Educator membership, an applicant must be an educator or extension officer. Class E members shall have such privileges of the association as the board of directors may specify by standing rules, except those of voting and holding office.

Student (Class: S)- FreeSubscription period: 1 year, on: January 1stNo automatically recurring paymentsTo qualify for Student membership, an applicant must be a full-time turfgrass student enrolled in a formal course of education, or have completed his or her formal education less than one (1) year prior to the date of application for membership and have not become employed at a golf course. Student members shall have such privileges of the association as the board of directors may specify by standing rules, except those of voting and holding office.

Retired (Class: RT)- $20.00 (USD)Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1stNo automatically recurring paymentsTo qualify for Retired membership, one must be retired and no longer seeking employment within the scope of activities of any membership class of the association. An applicant may apply to the board of directors in writing for Retired membership, the annual dues shall be set by the board of directors but shall not exceed half the amount paid for the classification in which the member retires.

There are two options for retirement:

1. Any member reaching age fifty-five (55), may retire and shall have all the privileges of the association afforded the member in his or her immediate previous classification, with the exception of holding office; or

2. Any member having completed a minimum of twenty (20) years of service in any membership classification may retire in that classification and shall have all of the privileges of the association afforded that classification, with the exception of holding office.

Facility Outreach (Class: Facility)- $80.00 (USD)Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1stNo automatically recurring paymentsTo qualify for Facility Outreach membership, an applicant must currently be participating in the Technical Assistance Network or have been a former participant of the program. Membership will be issued in the facility's name with one representative assigned as the recipient of the benefits. The membership representative will be entitled to the same benefits as Affiliate Company membership.